1963 318 Poly Valve Seals
- TexasJude62
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1963 318 Poly Valve Seals
Hi fellow Sweptline owners! I’m preparing to replace the valve seals on my 63’ D100 (not pulling the head), and I have a couple of questions:
Are these the correct FelPro part numbers? I confirmed with ABC parts and Summit Racing. Each kit has 8 seals from what I can tell (16 seals total ) of. 4 for intake side and 4 for exhaust.
SS12764 Exhaust side
SS13955 Intake side
Not doing the springs because I’m not sure how to tell if it’s a stock cam, or not. Any advice on determining? Valve covers are off and painted, so I have access to view.
I’m planning on using nylon rope vs. air to hold the valve stems in place. Seems like a personal preference thing. My understanding is that I’ll need to find TDC on each valve, insert a lot of rope, and then back the piston back down onto it? I’ll be using the Lyle 36050 spring compressor to remove the keepers.
Finally, do I need to do anything with the rockers since it’s just valve seal replacement?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Are these the correct FelPro part numbers? I confirmed with ABC parts and Summit Racing. Each kit has 8 seals from what I can tell (16 seals total ) of. 4 for intake side and 4 for exhaust.
SS12764 Exhaust side
SS13955 Intake side
Not doing the springs because I’m not sure how to tell if it’s a stock cam, or not. Any advice on determining? Valve covers are off and painted, so I have access to view.
I’m planning on using nylon rope vs. air to hold the valve stems in place. Seems like a personal preference thing. My understanding is that I’ll need to find TDC on each valve, insert a lot of rope, and then back the piston back down onto it? I’ll be using the Lyle 36050 spring compressor to remove the keepers.
Finally, do I need to do anything with the rockers since it’s just valve seal replacement?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Re: 1963 318 Poly Valve Seals
I have done valve seal replacements on a number of engines with an air adapter pressurizing cylinder to hold valve in place. Never caused me a problem.
My truck is younger than me.
66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.
66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.
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Re: 1963 318 Poly Valve Seals
Thanks for your reply? What PSI is best?
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Re: 1963 318 Poly Valve Seals
My compressor discharge air through lines is regulated to 100 psi. You could go 120 if you want.
My truck is younger than me.
66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.
66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.
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Re: 1963 318 Poly Valve Seals
Pressurizing the cylinder will often push the piston to the bottom of the cylinder if its not exactly at TDC.
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Re: 1963 318 Poly Valve Seals
PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Sat May 08, 2021 11:04 pmPressurizing the cylinder will often push the piston to the bottom of the cylinder if its not exactly at TDC.
That has never caused me a problem.
My truck is younger than me.
66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.
66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.
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Re: 1963 318 Poly Valve Seals
If the engine is still in the vehicle & he has a manual transmission couldn't he place it in high gear & chock the wheels?PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Sat May 08, 2021 11:04 pmPressurizing the cylinder will often push the piston to the bottom of the cylinder if its not exactly at TDC.
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Re: 1963 318 Poly Valve Seals
712edf wrote: ↑Sun May 09, 2021 12:13 pmIf the engine is still in the vehicle & he has a manual transmission couldn't he place it in high gear & chock the wheels?PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Sat May 08, 2021 11:04 pmPressurizing the cylinder will often push the piston to the bottom of the cylinder if its not exactly at TDC.
Bucky
Sure if you want. But in my mind a waste of time. If cylinder is pressurized to hold valves closed they will hold piston up or down. Just do not stop air from flowing into cylinder.
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My truck is younger than me.
66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.
66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.
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Re: 1963 318 Poly Valve Seals
Yes, that's right. There won't be any rocker arms in it so won't have to be at TDC. OP mentioned TDC and I was fixated on that, not the fact there wouldn't be any rockers.dodgeboykim wrote: ↑Sun May 09, 2021 12:41 pm712edf wrote: ↑Sun May 09, 2021 12:13 pmIf the engine is still in the vehicle & he has a manual transmission couldn't he place it in high gear & chock the wheels?PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑Sat May 08, 2021 11:04 pmPressurizing the cylinder will often push the piston to the bottom of the cylinder if its not exactly at TDC.
Bucky
Sure if you want. But in my mind a waste of time. If cylinder is pressurized to hold vales closed they will hold piston up or down. Just do not stop air from flowing into cylinder.
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Re: 1963 318 Poly Valve Seals
Thanks for the advice. Appreciate it!